Lucas: Agricultural Act of 2014 Marks a New Era for Farm & Food Policy

Press Release

Chairman Frank Lucas issued the following statement today after President Obama signed the Agricultural Act of 2014 into law.

"The amazing reality about farm bills is that they reflect the times in which we live. They are reviewed, written, debated, and reauthorized nearly every five years. Today our concerns are rightly placed on reducing the size and cost of the federal government. With the president signing the Agricultural Act of 2014 into law, we mark a new era of farm and food policy that values saving money, reforming or repealing government programs, and yet still providing an effective safety net for the production of our national food supply and for those Americans who are struggling.

"I am pleased we have a new farm bill in place to provide certainty for the next five years to America's farmers, ranchers, and consumers, and I appreciate the efforts of everyone who helped make it possible," said Chairman Frank Lucas.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the conference report on January 29 by a vote of 251-166. The U.S. Senate passed it on February 4 with 68-32 vote.

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